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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Paper Strips Christmas Tree Ornament Craft

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Christmas is right around the corner, and that means it's time for Christmas ornament crafts and decorations! This Paper Strips Christmas Tree Ornament Craft uses colored and patterned paper to make a simple tree ornament for the Christmas tree. This is a good way to use scrapbook paper scraps to make a fun and festive ornament.

We recently made a festive Christmas garland using paper strips. It was simple and fun, and the result was super cute. Ever since, I've been wanting to make Christmas ornaments using this method. We just love how the ornaments turned out!

These ornaments take just a little bit of prep and are simple for the kids to make, with the added bonus of fine-motor practice as they glue the paper strips to the cardboard.

Preschool Christmas Crafts

Materials:

cardboard

marker

paper in Christmas colors and patterns

scissors

glue

ribbon

star stickers

To get this Christmas ornament craft ready, cut the colored and patterned paper into strips. These strips do not need to be perfect. Cut different widths for interest.

Next, get the base of the ornament ready by cutting a triangle from cardboard. Thin cardboard (like from a cereal box) works well for this since it is easier to cut, yet sturdy enough for this purpose.

Start by drawing a triangle onto the cardboard. Cut the triangle out, and you will have the base to make the ornament.

Once the paper and cardboard is cut, it's time to make the ornament!

Spread glue onto the cardboard triangle base.

Begin gluing the paper strips onto the cardboard, overlapping the strips a bit as you go.

Let the glue dry.

After the glue dries, cut the excess paper from the side, using the cardboard as a guide.

You can repeat the process on the other side so they can both be covered.

Attach a start sticker to the top, glue a ribbon on the back, and you'll have a cute ornament and whimsical ornament for the Christmas tree!

Emily formerly taught extra-curricular activities with elementary school children and now stays at home with her two young boys. She loves to get out exploring and learning alongside them. More about their adventures and activities can be found at To be A Kid Again, where Emily shares hands-on learning ideas, crafts, family fun, and more. You can also find To be a Kid Again on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Google+